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Russia declare interest in hosting Euro 2028 or 2032 despite international ban

Russia have declared an interest in rivalling the UK and Ireland for the right to host Euro 2028 despite their current ban from international football. Russian clubs and national teams are currently suspended by FIFA and UEFA over the country’s ...

23 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Twitter suspends account which mocked death of DUP MLA’s disabled son

A DUP MLA has welcomed the suspension of a Twitter account which mocked the death of her disabled son. However, Diane Dodds said Twitter must now take “swift and decisive action” to protect users from online abuse. Mrs Dodds was targeted on ...

06 Jan 2022 at 18:25

Dodds to pursue social media user over tweet mocking her dead son

A former Stormont minister is to pursue an anonymous Twitter account over a hurtful tweet referencing the death of her young son. Diane Dodds was targeted on December 31 after posting a new year’s message to her followers. She is to give a ...

04 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Sport

South African Heinrich Malan named head coach of Ireland men’s team

Heinrich Malan has been appointed head coach of the Ireland men’s team in place of Graham Ford, who stepped down from the role in November. The South Africa-born 40-year-old will take up the post in March, subject to work permit approval, ...

04 Jan 2022 at 09:55

UK could see mildest New Year’s Eve on record

The UK could see the mildest New Year’s Eve on record, with sunshine in some areas, after what is likely to be one of the dullest Decembers ever. But despite the sun, revellers in some parts of the UK will have to brace for heavy showers ...

31 Dec 2021 at 01:25

30,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in four days in Northern Ireland

More than 30,000 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Northern Ireland in four days across the new year. The latest figures, which cover from midnight on December 30 to midnight on January 3, also notified the deaths of 15 patients ...

04 Jan 2022 at 15:55

Naomi Long: DUP threats to collapse Stormont are ’embarrassing’

DUP threats to collapse the Stormont Assembly in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol are “embarrassing”, the Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long said it was frustrating for people in the region to be starting another year with ...

04 Jan 2022 at 15:55

PR guru ‘proud and humbled’ by MBE honour

One of Northern Ireland’s best known communications professionals said she is “proud and humbled” to be made an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her service to the public relations industry. Jane Wells, 64, is a former managing ...

01 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Search and rescue volunteer shocked to be made OBE

A search and rescue volunteer has insisted that being made an OBE in the New Year Honours is recognition for his whole organisation and the community which has supported it. Sean McCarry, from Co Antrim, is regional commander for ...

01 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Hospital porter, 85, has no plans to retire after receiving BEM

An 85-year-old health service porter, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours, has said he has no intention of retiring. Jimmy Chapman works at Lisburn Health Centre, where he takes care of ...

01 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge

The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled early from its Christmas recess to discuss the Omicron surge. It follows a recall motion submitted by Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan, which was backed by SDLP and Alliance Party members....

06 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Almost 10% of NI police officers unavailable for work due to Covid-19

Almost 10% of police officers in Northern Ireland are unavailable for work due to Covid-19. A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said the service moved to emergency shift arrangements in late December to ensure ...

06 Jan 2022 at 17:55

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